Men’s Olympic Tennis Second Round – Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz taking place? Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place on Tuesday 27th July, 2021 at (not before) 04:30 (UK)
Where is Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz taking place? Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz will take place at Ariake Tennis Park in Tokyo
What surface is Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz played on? Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz will be played on hard courts
Where can I get tickets for Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz? There are no tickets for Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz as Olympic Tennis will take place without spectators.
What TV channel is Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz on in the UK? Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz
Where can I stream Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz in the UK? If Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz is televised on BBC then it can be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. If Liam Broady vs Hubert Hurkacz is televised on Eurosport then subscribers can stream the match live on Eurosport Player
THE PREDICTION
World number Hubert Hurkacz is back in form with a bang after a dismal period following his Miami Masters win back in April, reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon two weeks ago before defeat to Matteo Berrettini. The Pole took that level with him to Tokyo, where he beat Luke Saville in straightforward fashion after his original opponent Marton Fucsovics pulled out. 24-year-old Hurkacz will continue to surprise people with his ability due in no small part to a very likeable, unassuming nature but he faces a tougher than it looks challenger here against Team GB’s Liam Broady.
World number 143 Broady is clearly several levels below his opponent here but the 27-year-old is enjoying what looks like it will be his best season yet having reached the second round of Wimbledon earlier this month. A three-set slog against Francisco Cerundolo in the first round here showed that his performance was no one-off at SW19 and, although the lack of crowds will not help his chances, representing his country at the Olympics for the first time will mean more to him than most. Broady beat Frances Tiafoe as well as Cecchinato in recent times and took a set off Diego Schwartzman before defeat at Wimbledon. Hurkacz should still be winning this match comfortably but there is enough competition from his opponent here to suggest it is best to opt for an outright win instead of straight sets.
